Trumbull's annual reading of the Declaration of Independence

July 4, 2013 5:49 PM

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Joseph Gregory, 9, of Trumbull, recites a portion of the Declaration of Independence during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013. less

Joseph Gregory, 9, of Trumbull, recites a portion of the Declaration of Independence during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, ... more

Joseph Gregory, 9, of Trumbull, recites a portion from the Declaration of Independence during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013. less

Joseph Gregory, 9, of Trumbull, recites a portion from the Declaration of Independence during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, ... more

Jan Lopin, of Milford Christian Academy, holds an American flag on the steps of Trumbull Town Hall during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013. less

Jan Lopin, of Milford Christian Academy, holds an American flag on the steps of Trumbull Town Hall during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on ... more

Jack Testani, of Trumbull, Chairman of the Trumbull Republican Party and Chairman of the Trumbull Police Commission, holds an American flag during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013. less

Jack Testani, of Trumbull, Chairman of the Trumbull Republican Party and Chairman of the Trumbull Police Commission, holds an American flag during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of ... more

Joshua Bradley Stone, 2, of New York, visiting with relatives from Stratford, walks past a hydrangea bush during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013. less

Joshua Bradley Stone, 2, of New York, visiting with relatives from Stratford, walks past a hydrangea bush during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on ... more

Abby Gombos, 6, of Trumbull, during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Abby Gombos, 6, of Trumbull, during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

Abby Gombos, 6, of Trumbull, during the Town of Trumbull's... Photo-4877256.65783 - Connecticut Post

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Den leader Mark Franzen, ties a neckerchief on his son, Colin Franzen, 10, of Trumbull Cub Scout Pack 468 Den 2, during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013. less

Den leader Mark Franzen, ties a neckerchief on his son, Colin Franzen, 10, of Trumbull Cub Scout Pack 468 Den 2, during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town ... more

Delaney Franzen, 11, of Trumbull plays the flute during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Delaney Franzen, 11, of Trumbull plays the flute during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

Delaney Franzen, 11, of Trumbull plays the flute during the Town of... Photo-4877258.65783 - Connecticut Post

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Colin Franzen, 10, of Trumbull Cub Scout Pack 468, and his father, Den Leader Mark Franzen, participte in the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013. less

Colin Franzen, 10, of Trumbull Cub Scout Pack 468, and his father, Den Leader Mark Franzen, participte in the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on ... more

Luke the Havanese, 7, looks up from his flag decorated Elizabethan recovery collar during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013. less

Luke the Havanese, 7, looks up from his flag decorated Elizabethan recovery collar during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, ... more

Luke the Havanese, 7, looks up from his flag decorated Elizabethan recovery collar during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013. less

Luke the Havanese, 7, looks up from his flag decorated Elizabethan recovery collar during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, ... more

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of... Photo-4877262.65783 - Connecticut Post

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The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of... Photo-4877264.65783 - Connecticut Post

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The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of... Photo-4877265.65783 - Connecticut Post

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Jan Lopin, of Milford Christian Academy, holds an American flag on the steps of Trumbull Town Hall during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013. less

Jan Lopin, of Milford Christian Academy, holds an American flag on the steps of Trumbull Town Hall during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on ... more

Jan Lopin, of Milford Christian Academy, holds an American flag on the steps of Trumbull Town Hall during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013. less

Jan Lopin, of Milford Christian Academy, holds an American flag on the steps of Trumbull Town Hall during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on ... more

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of... Photo-4877267.65783 - Connecticut Post

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The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of... Photo-4877279.65783 - Connecticut Post

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The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

The Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of... Photo-4877280.65783 - Connecticut Post

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Peter Caligiure, of Trumbull, places his hat over his heart as he sings God Bless America during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013. less

Peter Caligiure, of Trumbull, places his hat over his heart as he sings God Bless America during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

Peter Caligiure, of Trumbull, places his hat over his heart as he... Photo-4877268.65783 - Connecticut Post

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Kathy Loomer, of Milford Christian Academy, holds an American flag on the steps of Trumbull Town Hall during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013. less

Kathy Loomer, of Milford Christian Academy, holds an American flag on the steps of Trumbull Town Hall during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on ... more

John Pitts, of Trumbull, recites a portion of the Declaration of Independence during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

John Pitts, of Trumbull, recites a portion of the Declaration of Independence during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

John Pitts, of Trumbull, recites a portion of the Declaration of... Photo-4877285.65783 - Connecticut Post

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Michael Alcock, of Trumbull, plays the role of Jonathan Trumbull during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Michael Alcock, of Trumbull, plays the role of Jonathan Trumbull during the Town of Trumbull's second annual Declaration of Independence reading at Trumbull Town Hall on Thursday, July 4, 2013.